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Beryx splendens

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Beryx splendens, also known as alfonsino, is a species of marine fish belonging to the family Berycidae. These fish are found in deep-sea habitats across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans.1

B. splendens is an edible species that can grow up to 60 centimeters (2 feet) in length. It is characterized by its striking coloration, with the lower half of its body being silvery and the upper portions and fins a bright scarlet.1

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  1. alfonsino
  2. bream
  3. Xenoberyces

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